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ABB ACS 580 improving productivity of old machine Retrofitting two twenty-year-old production machines with ABB variable speed drives (VSDs) and motors improved productivity and efficiency by reducing stoppages. In addition it enhanced the quality control of the finished product. Samuel Taylor produces precision metallic components for the aerospace and automotive industries at its […]

University demonstrates massive energy savings still available by installing VSDs. Despite being promoted for energy saving for over thirty years, huge opportunities still exist for retrofitting inverter drives in building services. In a recent example, installing ABB drives at the university of Leeds reduced carbon emissions by over 809 tonnes p.a. and […]

Installing ABB drives and controls at a problematic biomass steam generating plan in Brazil has resulted in improved productivity, higher sales and lower energy costs. The Brazil plant produces saturated steam in two low pressure boilers. However, the outdated controls were inefficient and prone to frequent disruption and downtime, resulting in lost revenue. The […]

Reducing downtime Preventative maintenance is a cost for manufacturers and tends to be ignored if the benefits are not recognised. To address this, ABB Drives operates a supported preventative maintenance programme for its ACS880 VSDs that is more cost-effective than sourcing spares in an emergency or general repair job. Installed drives […]

ABB has developed a drive life cycle management model aimed at providing proactive services for maximizing availability and performance. It follows a four-phase model for managing life cycles of its drives. The aim is to enhance customer support and improve plant efficiency. Benefits of life cycle management Life cycle management maximizes the […]

About 999 Automation

We are a specialist UK business carrying large stocks of variable frequency drives available for same-day collection or next-day delivery. We sell on-line but our dedicated and experienced technical support team provides product advice by phone and email as well as on-site.

999 Automation has the backing and support of some of the largest global manufacturers of industrial control product including Schneider, Mitsubishi and Omron. It is part of one of the UK’s foremost electrical distributors.